Pregnancy & Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy and birth is a natural process and one of the most powerful times in a woman's life. The body undergoes many changes to help the body adapt as the little baby grows inside. Women love getting chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy because it is nurturing, feels wonderful and most important of all, keeps their body, mind and spirit aligned for the healthiest and happiest pregnancy and birth possible.

The Webster Technique

Dr. Sura is certified in the Webster Technique by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic sacral adjustment to help facilitate the mother's pelvic alignment and nerve system function. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction. This in turn balances pelvic muscles and ligaments, reduces torsion to the uterus and offers a greater potential for optimal fetal positioning. Proper alignment during pregnancy is important so that the baby has enough room to grow, develop and move through the birthing canal with as much ease as possible.

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“Giving birth can be the most empowering experience of a lifetime - an initiation into a new dimension of mind-body awareness. ”

— Ina May Gaskin

Biomechanics, Movement & Ease

During Pregnancy, a woman's center of gravity shifts as her belly enlarges, altering the pressure on her joints, muscles, and nerves. In addition, her ligaments become lax as her hormones, relaxin and elastin, help her body become looser in preparation for her babies' birth. All these changes alter a woman's biomechanics resulting in discomfort, pain, and a less optimal functioning of her nervous system. Misalignments in the spine will often be experienced as discomfort or pain in the body (although many misalignments are not symptomatic).

“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers—strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”

— Barbara Katz Rothman

Postpartum & Chiropractic

Postpartum care focuses on helping a woman’s body align naturally after birth and in the early stages of motherhood. The fourth trimester is a time of great change in a woman’s body and life. Chiropractic care helps support a women’s physical, emotional and mental health. Many new mothers find care to be an integral part of structured “me time” to connect with themselves and receive nurturing care. As the body recovers from birth and the hormones begin to regulate, chiropractic care is an essential part of supporting a mother’s wellbeing during postpartum.